SCHOOL SAFETY WORKSHOP

25, JULY 2013 TUESDAY

OBJECTIVES:

At the end of this workshop, all participants will be able to: -Define and understand what safety is and its importance. -Understand the difference between hazards and risks. -Detect hazards throughout the school and out. -Rate and report risks after detection. -Follow the evacuation drills and precautions for every hazard. -Have a clear understanding about the Childs Policy as well as the Teacher-student Code of

WHAT IS SAFETY?
The condition of being SAFE from UNDERGOING or CAUSING HURT, INJURY or LOSS. A DEVICE designed to PREVENT HAZARDOUS operations.

Synonyms: PROTECTION, SECURITY

Why is SAFETY important?

safety is about what you can do to protect the people you are responsible for. Its the right thing to do. Teachers should send their students home in the same condition they came in. a safe work environment boosts students, teachers and school employees morale, which, in turn, increases productivity, efficiency and profit margins. When people feel like they have a good, safe work environment, they feel like they can make a difference.

A solid safety program can help protect a companys reputation. In our case, school reputation.

the practice of safety also brings financial benefits to the table. A safe work/school environment impacts a projects bottom line both directly and indirectly.

To make things clear and short

There are 3 key reasons why safety is important: MORALITY LEGALITY/ IMAGE FINANCIAL

RISKS AND HAZARDS

What is risk?
A possibility of LOSS or INJURY. Someone or something that creates or suggests HAZARD. The combination of the likelihood of a hazardous event occurring and the consequence of the event.

Synonyms: danger, threat, trouble

What is hazard?
Anything that has the POTENTIAL to cause harm. A SOURCE of danger.

HAZARDOUS EVENT- takes place when someone or something interacts with the hazard.

What is risk assessment?

A means of making sure that the most serious risks are managed and controlled. A careful observation and assessment of anything in the school that could cause people to suffer injury or illhealth while they are in the premises.

To summarize:
Risks = likelihood x consequence Hazards- any potential source of harm Hazardous event- interaction to the hazard Risk Assessment- managing risks so that any possible harm will not occur.

Kinds of Common Hazards

Aggression and Violence Bullying Chemicals and Harmful Substances Computers and Workstations Electricity Fire Getting in and out Heights

Housekeeping Lighting Manual handling Noise Slips and Trips Stress Temperature Vehicles and Transport Safety

REPORTING AND INVESTIGATING RISKS, INCIDENTS AND/OR ACCIDENTS

What is accident? Incident?

Accident- an undesired event that results in injury/ property damage Incident- an event or condition that does not cause harm but has the potential to do so.

Why is it important to investigate?

To collect the information you may need to pass on to enforcing authorities.

To clearly identify the cause of incident or accident to stop it from happening again.

Remember:

Incidents that dont result in any loss, damage or injury, also need to be reported. Because this could cause injury or loss next time it happens.

Reporting the accident or incident

As soon as possible after the accident, we need to tell the supervisor. The supervisor will then start the reporting process. In most organizations, the reporting process depends on the severity of the injury or damage. In case of severe injury or damage the reporting process will be carried out to the senior management for immediate and appropriate action.

CHILD PROTECTION POLICY AND TEACHERSSTUDENTS CODE OF CONDUCT

IJPS CHILD PROTECTION POLICY

An integrated approach to both protecting children and promoting their welfare. Treat child with respect. Listen to the child Give each child Hope and opportunity. Save the childrens rights. Improve their lives

A child is in danger if

He/she is experiencing ANY form of abuse from:

o Other Student/s o One of the staff o Someone but none of the staff o Him/Herself

Our Responsibilities

To NOTICE any of previous incident. Take ACTION and make SURE that the child is SAFE. REPORT to the administration what we see or know. SUPPORT the child. LISTEN to the child. Keep an EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION and TRUST between the staff and students. All staff should UNDERSTAND their responsibilities in keeping students safe, and to report any danger or abuse.

Our students rights

All students are equals and should be protected. Any act against students protection or any form of threat against their safety is unacceptable. Students safety is our responsibility. Our responsibility is to protect, maintain a safe environment and report any concern/incident. Students have the right to keep their record confidential . All reports must be filed separately from other students files. Physical intervention is not acceptable. Treat the students with respect in any situation to maintain the positive role of the school in improving students lives .

In case of danger, what should we do?

Immediately make sure that the student is safe. Conduct first aid procedures, if required. Report what happened to the principal/social worker/supervisor.

Action will be taken by principal, social worker. Supervisor and coordinator : Investigate the issue. Communicate with concerned people ( other studentsteachers, staff, parents) Make sure the student is physically and emotionally safe. Give the student/s the support. Follow up and make sure this will not happen again.

IMMEDIATE ACTION
keep student/s safe

Student/s in danger/ concern

First Aid

Report to proncipal/ social worker

Administration Action
Report

invistigate / concern persons/teachers, parents, students

take action to prevent

support the student

Increasing the awareness of students safety

Through the curriculum. School behavior policies. The code of conduct policy School organize activities for the students to be aware and to understand how to keep themselves safe and secure. Increase the level of the students awareness about their environment, and the important role they can contribute to keep it safe through projects linked with extracurricular activities.

KINDS OF ABUSE
PHYSICAL EMOTIONAL SEXUAL NEGLECT

TEACHERS-STUDENTS CODE OF CONDUCT

THIS CODE AIMS TO PROVIDE:

A Student-centered perspective Academic Freedom and responsibilities. Guiding Ethical Principles
Respect for Human Dignity Educating Respect for Confidentiality and Privacy Respect for Justice Respect for Students Safety Respect for existing ethical codes and professional standards